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Check any auto transport company before you book. Enter its USDOT number, MC number or name to see if it is licensed, insured and in good standing with the FMCSA — with red flags explained in plain English.

Examples: 2239816 (USDOT) · MC-795152 · or part of the company name. You'll find the numbers on the company's website, quote or contract.

Carrier & broker

East Side Auto Transport LLC

Doing business as East Side

USDOT 2037769 MC-715114 Wallingford, CT (203) 627-2299

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Check the flagged items before you book

1 thing is worth asking the company about. None of them alone means a scam.

What we checked

  • USDOT number is active

    The company's federal registration is current.

  • Operating authority is active

    Authorized for hire across state lines as a carrier and as a broker under MC-715114.

  • Authority was revoked in the past (2019)

    It was reinstated and has been active since. Old revocations usually followed a lapse in insurance or a bond filing.

  • Liability insurance on file

    $1,000,000 of liability coverage is filed with FMCSA (required minimum: $750,000).

  • Cargo insurance not filed with FMCSA

    Federal rules don't require most carriers to file cargo coverage, so this is common. Ask for a certificate of insurance showing cargo coverage above your car's value.

  • Broker bond on file

    The $75,000 broker surety bond or trust fund (BMC-84/85) required by FMCSA is in place.

  • No safety rating

    FMCSA has never audited this carrier. That is normal — most carriers are never rated.

  • In business for 16 years

    Registered with FMCSA since May 2010.

  • Out-of-service rate well above the national average

    35 inspections in 24 months. Vehicles were put out of service in 41.7% of inspections (national average 22.26%), drivers in 8.6% (national average 6.67%). Trucks or drivers put out of service at a roadside inspection had defects serious enough to stop them on the spot.

  • 8 reported crashes in the last 24 months

    3 with injuries, 0 fatal, across a fleet of 48 trucks. Crash reports don't say who was at fault.

Company details

Contact

Address
6 Research Parkway, Wallingford, CT 06492
Phone
(203) 627-2299
Email
eastsidetransport@yahoo.com

Company

Legal name
East Side Auto Transport LLC
Doing business as
East Side
Business type
Private property, authorized for hire
Company officers
Kenneth A. Quartuccio Jr
Process agent (BOC-3)
Dotprocessagents.com LLC — Norman, OK
USDOT issued
May 25, 2010
Last MCS-150 update
Oct 14, 2024

Operations

Operation
Interstate (can cross state lines)
Cargo it hauls
Motor vehicles, Drive-away / towaway
Trucks
48 power units
Drivers
48 (40 with a CDL)
Miles driven a year
2,000,000 (2023)
Hazardous materials
Yes, registered to carry hazmat

Safety record, last 24 months

35Roadside inspections
41.7%Vehicle out-of-service rate
National average 22.26%
8.6%Driver out-of-service rate
National average 6.67%
8Crashes
3 with injuries · 0 fatal

Roadside inspections

Police and state inspectors stop trucks to check the vehicle and the driver. Out of service means a problem serious enough to stop the truck or driver on the spot.

DateStateInspectionViolationsOut of service
Jul 8, 2026CTDriver only (III)1No
May 11, 2026MADriver only (III)2No
May 7, 2026MDWalk-around (II)1No
Apr 30, 2026SCDriver only (III)1No
Apr 15, 2026FLDriver only (III)1No
Apr 4, 2026FLWalk-around (II)1No
Dec 31, 2025NHDriver only (III)0No
Dec 31, 2025MAWalk-around (II)0No
Dec 16, 2025CTWalk-around (II)1Vehicle
Sep 30, 2025MADriver only (III)3Driver
Jul 29, 2025VTWalk-around (II)4Vehicle
Jun 23, 2025TNWalk-around (II)1No
Jun 18, 2025RIDriver only (III)1No
Jun 4, 2025VTDriver only (III)2No
May 16, 2025NCDriver only (III)1No
May 12, 2025CTDriver only (III)1No
May 7, 2025CTDriver only (III)2No
May 1, 2025FLDriver only (III)1No
Mar 24, 2025CTWalk-around (II)3Driver
Mar 13, 2025USFull (Level I)0No
Mar 10, 2025MADriver only (III)0No
Feb 24, 2025DEDriver only (III)1No
Feb 3, 2025NJDriver only (III)1No
Jan 17, 2025NYDriver only (III)1No
Jan 14, 2025NYDriver only (III)0No
Jan 14, 2025USFull (Level I)0No
Jan 10, 2025CTDriver only (III)1No
Jan 2, 2025MDDriver only (III)1No
Dec 31, 2024CTDriver only (III)2No
Dec 30, 2024CTDriver only (III)0No
Dec 13, 2024TNFull (Level I)1Vehicle
Dec 2, 2024TNWalk-around (II)2Vehicle & Driver
Nov 16, 2024CTDriver only (III)1No
Nov 11, 2024CTDriver only (III)2No
Nov 7, 2024MDWalk-around (II)3Vehicle

Crashes

Crashes reported by state police. The reports don't say who was at fault.

DateWhereInjuriesDeathsVehicle towed
Sep 24, 2026Weston, MA00Yes
Sep 17, 2026Millbury, MA00Yes
Jan 21, 2026Gaithersburg, MD10No
Jul 1, 2025Jessup, MD00Yes
Jun 17, 2025Windsor Locks, CT00Yes
May 5, 2025NY10No
Feb 10, 2025VA10Yes
Nov 14, 2024Cromwell, CT00Yes

Insurance and bonds

On file now

TypeInsurerPolicyLimitEffective
Liability (BIPD)All America Insurance Company9626129$1,000,000May 27, 2026
Broker surety bond (BMC-84)Great American Insurance CompanyE798801$75,000Oct 28, 2024
Broker surety bond (BMC-84)Great American Insurance CompanyE798801$75,000Oct 28, 2024
Liability (BIPD)Protective Insurance CompanyMF-005254$1,000,000May 27, 2025

Ask the company for a certificate of insurance and check that the insurer and policy number match this table.

Past policies

Earlier filings, newest first. Cancelled, no replacement means coverage stopped with no new policy in place — a gap in insurance.

TypeInsurerFromUntilHow it ended
Liability (BIPD)Central Mutual Insurance CompanyMay 27, 2026Jul 11, 2026Cancelled, another policy took over
Liability (BIPD)Protective Insurance CompanyMay 27, 2025—Cancelled
Liability (BIPD)Cumis Insurance Society IncMay 27, 2024May 27, 2025Replaced by a new policy
Liability (BIPD)Cumis Insurance Society IncMay 27, 2023May 27, 2024Replaced by a new policy
Liability (BIPD)Cumis Insurance Society IncMay 27, 2023May 27, 2023Replaced by a new policy
Liability (BIPD)National Casualty CompanyMay 27, 2022May 27, 2023Cancelled, another policy took over
Liability (BIPD)National Casualty CompanyMay 27, 2021May 27, 2022Cancelled, another policy took over
Liability (BIPD)National Casualty CompanyMay 27, 2020May 27, 2021Cancelled, another policy took over
Liability (BIPD)National Casualty CompanyMay 27, 2019May 27, 2020Cancelled, another policy took over
Broker surety bond (BMC-84)Hartford Fire Insurance CompanyDec 14, 2018Jan 14, 2024Cancelled, no replacement
Liability (BIPD)The Insurance Co Of The State Of PennsylvaniaOct 31, 2018May 27, 2019Cancelled, another policy took over
Liability (BIPD)The Insurance Co Of The State Of PennsylvaniaMay 27, 2018Oct 31, 2018Replaced by a new policy
Liability (BIPD)National Indemnity CompanyOct 27, 2017May 27, 2018Replaced by a new policy
Liability (BIPD)Progressive Casualty Insurance CompanyOct 27, 2015Oct 27, 2017Replaced by a new policy
Liability (BIPD)Harleysville Insurance CompanyOct 27, 2014Oct 27, 2015Replaced by a new policy
CargoHarleysville Worcester Insurance CompanyJun 14, 2010Nov 12, 2014Cancelled
Liability (BIPD)Harleysville Worcester Insurance CompanyApr 26, 2010Dec 24, 2014Cancelled, another policy took over

Operating authority history

Every change FMCSA recorded to the company's license to operate, newest first.

  • Granted or reinstated
  • Warning, resolved
  • Revoked or suspended
  • Other
  1. Authority reinstated Broker
  2. Revocation notice Carrier

    Resolved on May 11, 2023 — the company kept its authority.

  3. Revocation notice Carrier

    Resolved on May 26, 2022 — the company kept its authority.

  4. Revocation notice Carrier

    Resolved on May 24, 2021 — the company kept its authority.

  5. Revocation notice Carrier

    Resolved on May 28, 2020 — the company kept its authority.

  6. Revocation notice Carrier

    Resolved on May 28, 2019 — the company kept its authority.

  7. Authority revoked Broker
  8. Authority granted Broker
  9. Revocation notice Carrier

    Resolved on Nov 7, 2018 — the company kept its authority.

  10. Authority granted Carrier

Source: FMCSA records published by the U.S. Department of Transportation, checked 22 hours ago. Authority and insurance come from Motus, FMCSA's current registration system. This report reflects public federal data only; it is not an endorsement or a guarantee of service.

What the lookup checks

Eight things to know before you hand over your keys

Every interstate car shipping company is registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). The lookup reads that record and flags what matters to you as a customer.

  1. USDOT status

    Every company that moves vehicles across state lines needs an active USDOT number. Inactive means it has stopped operating or was shut down.

  2. Operating authority (MC number)

    Federal permission to ship cars for pay. Carriers hold carrier authority; brokers hold broker authority. No active authority, no legal interstate shipping.

  3. Liability insurance

    Carriers must keep at least $750,000 of liability coverage on file with the FMCSA. Most auto haulers carry $1,000,000.

  4. Broker bond

    Brokers must file a $75,000 surety bond or trust fund. It protects customers and carriers if the broker doesn't pay.

  5. Out-of-service orders

    An FMCSA order to stop operating — after failed safety audits, unpaid fines or an imminent hazard.

  6. Safety rating and crashes

    Satisfactory, Conditional or Unsatisfactory after an FMCSA audit, plus crashes reported in the last 24 months.

  7. Time in business

    Scammers rarely keep a name for long. A registration only weeks or months old deserves extra caution.

  8. Carrier or broker

    Whether the company hauls your car itself or books a partner carrier — and whether it is actually registered to carry vehicles.

Beyond the records

Car shipping scam red flags

A clean FMCSA record is the minimum. These warning signs matter just as much — most car shipping complaints start with one of them.

  • A quote far below everyone else's. Lowball quotes get raised after booking or sit with no carrier for weeks. Compare with our car shipping cost calculator.
  • A big deposit by wire, Zelle or gift card. Reputable companies take $0–$250 upfront, usually by card, and the rest at pickup or delivery.
  • A name that doesn't match the record. The legal name or DBA on the FMCSA record should match the website, the contract and the truck.
  • "Guaranteed" pickup dates from a broker. A broker can't promise a date until a carrier is assigned — get the date in writing and ask who the carrier is.
  • No written contract or Bill of Lading. Inspect the car with the driver and sign the Bill of Lading at pickup and delivery — our car shipping checklist has a printable inspection form.

FAQ

Checking a car shipping company

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How do I check if a car shipping company is legit?

Look up its USDOT or MC number. A legitimate company has an active USDOT number, active operating authority (MC) as a carrier or broker, and insurance or a broker bond on file with the FMCSA. Then make sure the name on the record matches the company you are talking to, and be wary of any company registered in the last few months that asks for a large deposit.

What is the difference between a USDOT number and an MC number?

The USDOT number identifies the company and tracks its safety record, inspections and crashes. The MC number is its operating authority — federal permission to transport vehicles for pay across state lines. An interstate car shipping company needs both, and both must be active.

Where do I find a company's USDOT or MC number?

Licensed companies show them on their website (usually in the footer), in quotes and contracts, on the Bill of Lading and on the side of their trucks. If a company won't give you its USDOT or MC number, don't book with it.

Is it a red flag if the company is a broker?

No. Most online car shipping companies are brokers: they book your car with a partner carrier that runs the route. A legitimate broker has active broker authority and a $75,000 bond on file. Ask which carrier will haul your car and check that carrier too.

What insurance must a car shipping company have?

Interstate carriers must file at least $750,000 of liability insurance with the FMCSA (many auto haulers carry $1,000,000). Brokers must file a $75,000 surety bond or trust fund. Cargo insurance — the policy that pays for damage to your car — often isn't filed with the FMCSA, so ask for a certificate of insurance and check that the cargo limit covers your car's value.

What does "out of service" mean?

An out-of-service order is an FMCSA order to stop operating immediately, usually after an unsatisfactory safety rating, unpaid fines or an imminent hazard. A company under an active order must not move your car.

Where does this data come from and how current is it?

From the FMCSA's own records, published daily by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Results are refreshed at least every 12 hours. For a final check before you pay, you can also open the company's FMCSA SAFER snapshot from the report.